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The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intentions

In: Entrepreneurial Universities

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  • João J. Ferreira

    (Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, NECE–Research Unit, University of Beira Interior (UBI))

  • Cristina I. Fernandes

    (Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, NECE–Research Unit, University of Beira Interior (UBI))

  • Vanessa Ratten

    (La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University)

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze, from a theory of planned behavior perspective, the role of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention. A conceptual model is developed based on the literature discussing the importance of entrepreneurship education in global economic and social development. A number of hypothesis are developed based on demographic factors, risk taking propensity, proactiveness and self-efficacy to understand their relationship with entrepreneurial intention. The hypothesis are tested in a survey of Brazilian university students with the results suggesting that age, occupation of father and risk taking propensity do influence the intention of an individual to engage in entrepreneurial behavior. These results are then discussed in terms of practical and theoretical implications for entrepreneurship education. Future research suggestions are also stated highlighting the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in university students.

Suggested Citation

  • João J. Ferreira & Cristina I. Fernandes & Vanessa Ratten, 2017. "The Influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intentions," Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, in: Marta Peris-Ortiz & Jaime Alonso Gómez & José M. Merigó-Lindahl & Carlos Rueda-Armengot (ed.), Entrepreneurial Universities, chapter 0, pages 19-34, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:innchp:978-3-319-47949-1_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47949-1_2
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    1. Claudia Sălceanu & Marinela Grigore & Costin Octavian Sorici, 2021. "The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education in Developing Soft Skills for Students from Non-Economic Faculties," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(1), pages 153-162, August.
    2. António Porfírio, José & Augusto Felício, José & Carrilho, Tiago & Jardim, Jacinto, 2023. "Promoting entrepreneurial intentions from adolescence: The influence of entrepreneurial culture and education," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 156(C).

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